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Xiaomi has published the first official list of devices that support the new Soft Light Glass effect in HyperOS 4. The list currently covers Chinese-market devices, but equivalent Global models based on the same hardware are also expected to support the feature.

HyperOS 4 was introduced today, August 14, 2026, and Xiaomi has already st...

Xiaomi officially introduced HyperOS 4 on August 14, 2026, and development is already moving beyond China. The Xiaomi 17 series, REDMI K90 series, and Xiaomi Pad 8 series have entered the first beta stage in China, while Xiaomi’s servers now show work on Global, EEA, India, Turkey, Russia, Taiwan, and other regional builds. The latest server data also exposes...

Xiaomi’s Xiaomi 18 launch plan may be more unusual than first expected. New information suggests that Xiaomi could introduce the Xiaomi 18 Pro, Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, and a foldable model first in September 2026, while the standard Xiaomi 18 may arrive later. The reported structure closely matches Apple’s rumored split iPhone 18 release calendar, although Xiaomi has not officiall...

Xiaomi has started the phased rollout of the HyperOS 4 Beta to a range of smartphones and tablets. The update is currently reaching the first batch of eligible devices, with schedules announced for two additional phases in late August and mid-September.

Xiaomi’s REDMI K100 Pro series will be among the first devices to get the official HyperOS 4 update, according to REDMI product manager Hu Xinxin. The announcement follows the recent launch of the initial HyperOS 4 Beta recruitment phase covering models like the Xiaomi 17 and REDMI K90 series.

Earlier on August 13, X...